Overview

Our Mini Carbide Turning Tools feature a replaceable and rotatable cutter that eliminates the hassle and downtime of sharpening. Simply rotate the carbide cutter for a fresh, sharp edge, and replace it once all available edges have grown dull. The solid carbide cutting edges stay sharper, longer when compared to steel. The handles are turned from fine, solid ash, and are ergonomic with molded rubber that enhances your grip and reduces fatigue.
The tools are available in three cutting profiles: round, square and diamond-shaped. Total overall length of Mini Turning Tools is approximately 13-1/2". Ash handles are 9-1/2" long from the butt of the handle to the top of the stainless steel ferrule. Length of the shaft is approximately 4". Carbide cutters are not interchangeable between the different tools.

Diamond Carbide Mini Turning Tool is ideal for use as a parting tool, and for tight profiles. Overall length of the diamond cutter is 1-1/8". Angle of diamond cutter is approximately 35 degrees.
Square Carbide Mini Turning Tool is ideal for flat or convex areas on spindles and pen turnings. Square cutter is 3/8" square.
Round Carbide Mini Turning Tool is ideal for producing a smooth finish on curved, concave surfaces and for general turning applications. Diameter of the circular cutter is just under 1/2".

One set of the turning tools will be part of my daughter's Christmas gift. The other set is for myself. We both enjoy pen turning and are constantly looking for ways to simplify what we do. Hopefully the carbide tips will help to eliminate a lot of the time spent sharping our tools. I look forward to using the turning tools myself and seeing my daughter's reactions to them when she opens them up on Christmas Day.

My husband loves his lathe and I wanted to get him something he really wanted for Christmas, he enjoys turning wood and making all kinds of thing's. He made a harley quinn baseball bat for our daughter for halloween it came out amazing.

One set of the turning tools will be part of my daughter's Christmas gift. The other set is for myself. We both enjoy pen turning and are constantly looking for ways to simplify what we do. Hopefully the carbide tips will help to eliminate a lot of the time spent sharping our tools. I look forward to using the turning tools myself and seeing my daughter's reactions to them when she opens them up on Christmas Day.

My husband loves his lathe and I wanted to get him something he really wanted for Christmas, he enjoys turning wood and making all kinds of thing's. He made a harley quinn baseball bat for our daughter for halloween it came out amazing.

BEST ANSWER:I have the pen carbide turning set and the difference between the two sets is the shaft size.Also the cutoff in the pen turning kit is the stainless steel whereas the larger set in carbide.

BEST ANSWER:I have the pen carbide turning set and the difference between the two sets is the shaft size.Also the cutoff in the pen turning kit is the stainless steel whereas the larger set in carbide.

BEST ANSWER:Yes you can easily sharpen them. I use a diamond dust sharpening plate. Take blade off tool turn upside down and rub in a circular motion . I'll do about 4 circles on the course then four on the fine. Keeps them nice and sharp.

BEST ANSWER:Yes you can easily sharpen them. I use a diamond dust sharpening plate. Take blade off tool turn upside down and rub in a circular motion . I'll do about 4 circles on the course then four on the fine. Keeps them nice and sharp.

BEST ANSWER:Lathe Chisels for turning. I use the round one for roughing wood, plastics, acrylics such as pen kits as well as making nice rounded cuts in the center or on the turnings instead of a V shape mark. The square one I use to smooth out straight items turning on the lathe makes a very nice smooth finish and straight line. The diamond shaped tool is used to do intricate cuts such as bands or rings or ornate designs on turnings.

BEST ANSWER:Lathe Chisels for turning. I use the round one for roughing wood, plastics, acrylics such as pen kits as well as making nice rounded cuts in the center or on the turnings instead of a V shape mark. The square one I use to smooth out straight items turning on the lathe makes a very nice smooth finish and straight line. The diamond shaped tool is used to do intricate cuts such as bands or rings or ornate designs on turnings.

BEST ANSWER:Each tool comes with a blade, at least when bought at the store and I don't think the on-line buy would be different. They are designed to rotate as well, so it should be some time before there's a need to buy replacement blades, if ever.

BEST ANSWER:Each tool comes with a blade, at least when bought at the store and I don't think the on-line buy would be different. They are designed to rotate as well, so it should be some time before there's a need to buy replacement blades, if ever.

You do get the blades with the tools. And from my perspective they are my use all the time tools, especially the round. Other than a standard parting tool and a couple of bowl scrapers, I depend on these.

BEST ANSWER:Yes, you can use both on the same tool.A square blade is just that: perfectly square. As a consequence, it has very sharp corners.A square radius blade looks pretty square but each side is slightly rounded. I prefer this type because it makes it easier to cut along a straight surface by reducing the chances that a sharp corner will gouge your work surface.

BEST ANSWER:Yes, you can use both on the same tool.A square blade is just that: perfectly square. As a consequence, it has very sharp corners.A square radius blade looks pretty square but each side is slightly rounded. I prefer this type because it makes it easier to cut along a straight surface by reducing the chances that a sharp corner will gouge your work surface.

Square cutter is actually square with sharp corners. Square radius has very minor curve on all four edges, but also sharp corners. The radius blade is a little more forgiving if you happen to catch a corner when movinig the tool sideways along a workpiece. Either cutter will fit the one tool handle.

Reviews

As a beginning turner I needed a simple, but sturdy, well-designed and constructed starter set. This set, a a great price, has filled this need admirably. It has worked very well on small and medium bowls and spindle turnings.

Have a lot of highly figured black walnut. Have started using these exclusively for it. Scraper stays sharp and really reduces the tear out on the walnut. Wish the handles were a little longer, an additional inch would make a big difference, however, have almost gotten used to the short handle. Do like the grip.

Originally purchased some inexpensive turning tools and they wouldn't stay sharp or cut cleanly. The Carbide Mini Turning tools are sharp, cut well and the cushioned handles are comfortable to use. Now I want to get the Rockler tool rest with the smooth top bar...they should make a good team

Have now owned this set for a couple months now. The short shaft is great supplement to my set of longer tools. They work great for turning small items like pens or in my case adding details to spindles or small bowl work. These are still scrapers so even though they keep their edge longer they will still have the same problems as a standard scraper. They come with a PVC tubing protector on each of their ends that is very stiff, so I had to push off the tubing verses being able to pull it off. Care is needed when pushing this tube off so you don't cut yourself! Even though I don't mind sharpening I found that it is easy to remove the carbide cutters and with a couple of strokes the top surface only a fine diamond stone I was back to turning within a minute. I knowing that I will not have to sharpen again for quite some time. The unique handles with the small flat on the tool shaft are well made and help creating small details quickly.

I've been turning about 4 months I purchased the smaller pen turning set first and loved them. I bought this set and they are great for small bowls and handles. I just finished a pizza handle yesterday with these tools they cut so good. Great for someone starting out or a pro. Quality product and workmanship. The handles are a good length for a small lathe. Good job Rockler, keep it up.

Cuts like butter...I already own a few of these carbide type tools, but do not have one with the diamond shape. It's the first one I tried from the box and I'm thinking it will be my new favorite. Interesting handle makes for a comfortable grip. Did I tell you I HATE sharpening.

I bought these a couple of weeks ago and have used them several times so far. They are awesome. Cut so nicely, I have another carbide tool that is nowhere as nice as these. I make mostly small items so this mini set was really just what I needed. They come in a nice box that I am still using, but I may move them to something more accessible. The three cutters are exactly what I need. Excellent product, highly recommend.

I am mostly a Pen turner that is just getting started making bowls. I purchased these earlier this year (2016) and they turn both Wood and Acrylic very well.However because they are carbide cutters they do not work well with the Acrylester blanks. I was able to turn one pen with these tools with an Acrylester blank but they usually end up breaking due to the heat and how these tools cut. This is a great kit to start out with but i have now added a few Robert Sorby turning tools to my arsenal.

By far the best tool purchase I've made in a long time. I find myself using these three tools the majority of the time. Not only do they cut extremely well &amp; easy,they feel great. For the money you won't be dissapointed.

I have been very pleased with the Carbide Mini Turning Tool 3 Piece set that I purchased. Have used it in turning several pens for gifts. I find the tools easy to use and they have stayed sharp making it easier to turn the wood and not stop to sharpen.I would recommend them to all.

I am newer to turning and these were recommended to me at Rockler. First off these are amazing tools to work with, they cut great and are easy to work with. I have found I need a much lighter touch using them. All around great product.

I did not need to be concerned with sharpening since a diamond stone will put a new edge on in seconds. I have used the square and round tools for pen turning and for 3 boxes. They were easy to learn on HOWEVER I did purchase a Fine Woodworking book on using carbide tools. No instructions included with tools, thus rated 4. Other negative is their short length, hard to hollow the boxes. However, couldn't beat the sale price.Have yet to use the diamond-shaped tool.Recommend them.

I purchased the set during the Black Friday deals and have used each tool a few times since November. The cutting is predictable and the life of the cutters has been good so far. I just cut an end grain dish with the round cutter with inconsistent grain that was difficult to cut with traditional wood turning tools. The round cutter worked great for that application.

This is a great set of tools! I can turn wood faster with them than my steel gouges and I don't have to sharpen them nearly as often. I haven't turned any pens with them, just bottle stoppers. But I'm sure they are great for pens too.

This 3 piece set is wonderful. I was frustrated with my cheap beginner set but now thanks to Rockler, I enjoy turning projects with such ease. I would recommend this set to all wood turners, beginner and advanced!

I am a newbie to turning, so I am not sure that my rating truly counts since I have nothing to compare it with. I like the grip on these tools and that is one of the main reasons I purchased them. I have only used them a couple of times, but I am pleased with the performance.

Although these are advertised as a mini turning tool set I was pleasantly surprised they were larger sized and are perfect for my average turning work. I was impressed with high quality of this set of tools.

you won't belive it,forget sharping just turn,super tool I wisihi had same when I started make you feel like a pro and you will get a super finish,try it,i bought one on sale,could not belive the finish,with out sanding,ect. you will turn like a pro.!! andy

I really like these mini carbides. I bought it mainly for the diamond point cuter for details on my finials. I would like the diamond cutter to be more pointed vice rounded. The square cutter is great. Love the smaller size. The round cutter rules! I can finish the insides of semi closed bowls. The round cutter can start and stop without making the transition lines. I can take 1 finish pass across the entire bowl. Can cut in either direction as well...... I'm a die hard traditional tool user, but I can see why these are gaining in popularity!

These 3 great tools save you a lot of time and money. Because they have carbide inserts that make them last forever without sharpening make them excellent tools that you don't want to use anything else. I highly recommend them.!

Started out with PSI Carbide cutting set for pens. They dulled up quickly when doing plastics, acrylics. Difficult sharpening. Rockler Carbide Mini Turning set is the best set I have used. Since getting this set I have done dozens of pens both wood and acrylics and yet to turn the tips. They cut like a hot knives going through butter. Very nice, easy to use. Best set I have used and well worth the money. Yes I highly recommend this product!!!!! Don't waste your money elsewhere.

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What People are Saying:

I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."